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Safety tips for motorcyclists

Wear reflective clothing – this includes fluorescent or hi-viz jackets and helmets

Maintain a reasonable speed – doing this will allow you to slow down and stop in plenty of time should you need to

Be careful when overtaking – many accident occur when motorcyclists are trying to overtake. You should ensure that you can see the road ahead clearly before doing so and never attempt to overtake at a corner or at a bend in the road.

Stay alert – you should always stay alert when on the road but you should take extra care when at roundabouts and junctions where you often need to pre-empt other road users

Find a safe position on the road – this is usually in the centre of the lane

Give other drivers notice – give drivers plenty of time to respond when you are preparing to turn by always using your indicators

Safety tips for other road users

Be extra careful at roundabouts and junctions – always check your mirrors and over your should before pulling off in any direction, being sure to look twice for cyclists

Stay calm – if a motorcyclist performs an irresponsible manoeuvre, stay calm and don’t react. Remember, motorcyclists are much more vulnerable on their bikes tha you are in your car

Check before opening your doors – to ensure that motorcyclists are not passing close by

Be cautious when overtaking – give a motorcyclist the same amount of room you’d allow for overtaking another car, despite them being significantly smaller

Check mirrors before pulling off – to make sure that no motorcyclists are near by

What to do after a motorcycle accident

Like all road traffic accidents, there are certain things that should be done:

Stop – leaving the scene of an accident is an offence and you could land yourself in serious trouble if you do so.

Call the emergency services – accidents involving motorcyclists are often much more serious and so calling the necessary emergency services as soon as possible is vital

Exchange details – name, address, contact number and insurance details should be exchanged between any drivers involved in a collision

Gather evidence – things like date, time, location, weather conditions and the vehicles/cycles involved are all things that should be noted down. Take photographs where possible.

How to make a motorcycle accident compensation claim

Following a road traffic collision where a motorcyclist is involved, whether you are the cyclist or the driver of a car involved, you should seek legal advice as soon as possible.

A solicitor will then talk you through the claims process and advise and guide you the best that they can.